Procurement Excellence Manager (SPIRAX GROUP - ETS)
hace 6 días
Torrelavega
ppAt Spirax Group, a global leader in thermal energy and engineering solutions, we are looking for talented professionals to join our ETS (Electric Thermal Solutions) business line. You will become part of an innovative, international, and fast-growing environment where technology and sustainability drive real impact across industries. /ppIf you are passionate about engineering, enjoy technical challenges, and are eager to grow your career within a strong, global organization… we would love to hear from you! /ph3Job Summary /h3pThe Procurement Excellence Manager is responsible for leading the development and execution of procurement capabilities, processes, and transformation initiatives across the global supply management organization. This role is a critical enabler of procurement maturity and is expected to drive meaningful, sustainable change within the procurement function and across the broader ETS business. /ppReporting into Procurement leadership, the Procurement Excellence Manager will serve as a flexible transformation leader, partnering across procurement, supply chain, planning, operations, finance, engineering, quality, sustainability, and site leadership to identify improvement opportunities, build scalable processes, increase performance visibility, strengthen controls, and support more disciplined business decision-making. This role oversees key areas including process optimization, data and analytics, governance and policy, and supplier sustainability development. The position acts as a central enabler to Category Management, Sourcing, and Planning teams, ensuring the organization operates with consistency, transparency, and discipline while advancing toward a more strategic, data-driven, and value-focused procurement model. /ppSuccess will depend on the ability to define problems, build alignment, develop practical solutions, and drive adoption across a decentralized, global organization. Key Performance Indicators for the role include procurement savings tracking accuracy and reporting visibility, process adoption and compliance to procurement standards, audit outcomes and closure of corrective actions, supplier sustainability and compliance performance, data quality and analytics utilization, delivery of transformation initiatives, and measurable improvements in procurement process maturity. /ph3Essential Functions /h3h3Procurement Excellence Strategy Capability Development /h3ulliDefine and lead the Procurement Excellence roadmap aligned to business objectives and organizational maturity goals /liliEstablish standardized processes, tools, and ways of working across global procurement /liliIdentify capability gaps and implement solutions to improve efficiency, effectiveness, scalability, and decision quality /liliPartner with procurement leadership to prioritize transformation initiatives and build the foundational capabilities needed for a more strategic procurement organization /liliSupport the development of procurement skills, tools, and governance models that enable category management, sourcing, supplier management, and planning effectiveness /li /ulh3Transformation Enterprise Improvement Initiatives /h3ulliLead high-priority procurement transformation projects that improve cost management, supplier performance, process discipline, compliance, and business visibility /liliPartner across supply chain, planning, operations, finance, engineering, quality, and sustainability to identify opportunities for process improvement and value creation /liliTranslate complex business problems into structured workplans, clear deliverables, and actionable improvement roadmaps /liliDrive cross-functional alignment and change adoption across global sites and business functions /liliSupport broader ETS improvement initiatives where procurement process, supplier performance, data, or governance are key enablers /li /ulh3Data, Analytics Performance Improvement /h3ulliEstablish and manage procurement KPIs, dashboards, and reporting frameworks /liliPartner with Finance and Procurement teams to ensure accurate tracking of savings, cost avoidance, and performance metrics /liliDevelop data-driven insights to support decision making and identify improvement opportunities /liliSupport implementation and optimization of analytics tools (e.g., AI, Power BI, procurement systems) /liliLead continuous improvement initiatives to streamline workflows, eliminate inefficiencies, reduce process variation, and increase service level to our stakeholders /liliDrive adoption of best practices across regions and sites /li /ulh3Governance, Policy Compliance /h3ulliDefine and maintain procurement policies, standards, and governance frameworks /liliEstablish clear expectations for procurement process compliance, documentation, approvals, and decision rights /liliPartner with Category Management, Sourcing, Finance, Legal, and site teams to improve adherence to procurement policies and controls /liliMonitor compliance and support corrective actions where process gaps or control weaknesses are identified /li /ulh3Supplier Sustainability Development Oversight /h3ulliOversee supplier sustainability, ESG, and development programs across the supply base /liliEnsure alignment with corporate sustainability goals and regulatory requirements /liliManage direct reports, including Supplier Sustainability and Development Analyst /liliSupport the development of supplier assessment, onboarding, performance, and development processes /li /ulh3Cross-Functional Collaboration Change Leadership /h3ulliPartner with Category Management, Planning, Operations, Finance, Quality, and Sustainability teams to drive procurement maturity and business improvement /liliDrive change management and adoption of new processes, tools, and ways of working /liliAct as a key interface between procurement and enterprise functions to ensure alignment, transparency, and execution discipline /li /ulh3Qualifications, Skills /h3h3Required: /h3ulliBachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or related field /lili5-7+ years of experience in procurement, supply chain, or operations /liliDemonstrated ability to lead cross-functional improvement initiatives from problem definition through implementation /liliStrong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to translate data into practical business insights /liliExperience developing processes, governance models, dashboards, reporting, or performance management frameworks /liliAbility to influence and drive change across a decentralized, global, matrixed organization /liliStrong communication skills with the ability to simplify complex information for different audiences /liliAbility to operate effectively in ambiguity, prioritize competing needs, and adapt as business priorities /li /ulh3Preferred: /h3ulliExperience in procurement transformation, process improvement, or governance roles /liliExperience with procurement systems and analytics tools (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Ariba, Coupa, Power BI) /liliExperience using, or strong interest in learning, AI-enabled tools to improve procurement processes, analytics, reporting, automation, and decision support /liliExposure to supplier sustainability, ESG programs, or compliance frameworks /liliExperience supporting audits or working within controlled environments /liliLean / Six Sigma or continuous improvement certification or experience /li /ulpSpirax Group is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. /ppIf you are interested in this opportunity and ready to take on this challenge within a leading multinational group, please send us your CV. We look forward to receiving your application! /p /p #J-18808-Ljbffr
